Overview

• BIS expanded coverage to 407 additional HTSUS codes, triggering 50% tariffs for most origins and a 25% rate for the United Kingdom.
• The rule took effect without an in‑transit exception, and CBP guidance confirms the continued U.S. melt‑and‑pour exemption.
• Tariffs are assessed solely on the value of the steel or aluminum in the imported article rather than the product’s full price.
• The newly covered codes span a wide range of goods, including consumer packaging, pharmaceuticals, tools, engines, vehicles, furniture, and exercise equipment.
• Legal commentators say Commerce’s decision memoranda do not analyze objections, a gap that could invite court challenges as importers review classifications and costs.